Students test out video equipment in the KAWC/KOFA-Border Radio Video Production Studio during the I'm Going to College event in November 2023.

AWC hosts 200 fifth graders for I’m Going to College events

October 31, 2024

Students from Tierra Del Sol, Roosevelt, and Ronald Reagan Elementary to visit Yuma Campus

Yuma, AZ (October 31) – Arizona Western College has invited elementary students from the Yuma area to experience college life at the Yuma Campus during I’m Going to College events on November 1st and 7th. 

Fifth-graders from Tierra Del Sol (Somerton, AZ), Roosevelt, and Ronald Reagan will participate in a mock new student orientation before attending three mini college classes taught by faculty members from AWC and partner state universities. Professors have volunteered to teach the elementary students 25-minute lessons on their areas of expertise, giving students a first-hand look into a college classroom.

Students will enjoy lunch on campus and culminate the experience with an achievement ceremony, taking home I'm Going to College T-shirts with the year they will complete their bachelor's degree (2036). 

“Embark on the journey of learning, where every day is a chance to discover new wonders and dream about the endless possibilities your future holds,” said Biridiana Martinez, AWC Outreach, Recruitment, and Early College Program Director. “The I’m Going to College event motivates students to look forward to their educational journey with excitement and curiosity about career opportunities and AWC dual enrollment through an exceptional hands-on experience.”

AWC has invited elementary-age students to campus to inspire them to consider higher education and create a college-going culture in the community for over a decade. Over 3,150 students have come through the program since its inception in 2010. The spring and fall I’m Going to College events have been funded in part by the Burton Family Foundation. 

To learn more about the AWC I'm Going to College events, contact Biridiana Martinez at biridiana.martinez@azwestern.edu. 

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Contact: 
Biridiana Martinez
Outreach, Recruitment, and Early College Program Director
Arizona Western College
biridiana.martinez@azwestern.edu
(928) 317-6084

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